Overview

Based on Kaoru Morimoto oft performed 1945 play, a starring vehicle for famed actress Machiko Kyo as Kei an abused orphaned girl that eventually finds sanctuary with a wealthy family that trades goods with China and becomes a successful businesswoman. Masumura dilutes the originally intended pro-Japan propaganda elements for a more anti-war approach.

Cast

Machiko Kyō, Chieko Higashiyama, Masaya Takahashi, Jirō Tamiya, Yōko Uraji, Yuko Miki, Eitarō Ozawa, Junko Kano

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What is "A Woman's Life" about?

Based on Kaoru Morimoto oft performed 1945 play, a starring vehicle for famed actress Machiko Kyo as Kei an abused orphaned girl that eventually finds sanctuary with a wealthy family that trades goods with China and becomes a successful businesswoman. Masumura dilutes the originally intended pro-Japan propaganda elements for a more anti-war approach.

When was "A Woman's Life" released?

A Woman's Life was released in 1962.

Who stars in "A Woman's Life"?

The cast includes Machiko Kyō, Chieko Higashiyama, Masaya Takahashi, Jirō Tamiya.